FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years
December 14, 2017
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #2215883
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspection Summary
This daycare above and under 2 years was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on December 14, 2017. The inspection type was "Canvass Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #14
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 12/7/17 REPORT 2116758 NOT CORRECTED: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS: 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN ALL CLASSROOMS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES AND CUBBIES FOR CHILDREN, 1 DROPPING NEXT TO STOVE IN PREP AREA, 1 DROPPING ON DESK NEXT TO COMPUTER IN CLASSROOM 4B, 3 DROPPINGS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN CLOSET. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND HAVE RECENT RECEIPT FROM TODAY OR AFTER TODAY'S DATE. VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: IMPROPER MATERAIL (FOAM) BEING USED TO FILL GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPING. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND USE PROPER MATERIAL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: IMPROPER MATERAIL (FOAM) BEING USED TO FILL GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPING. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND USE PROPER MATERIAL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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